5/19/09

White on White

When I want to clear my head...

or simply freshen things up a bit

 I always think of white.

Waterworks
A white ceiling fan swirls breezes in the
New York apartment of
Wolfman & Gold.
Vellum-covered side chairs by
Karl Springer
compliment a white pine table.
White furnishings settle in comfortably
in an English timbered barn.

Fresh white linens inspire good sleep.

The
warmth & charm
of handmade ceramics.

Butcher paper & string for
storing sliced cookies.

Whites change with the day & allow
everything inside to fade out & the
view to come in.


White may appear
opaque or translucent.

Waterworks
Casual and always refreshing.


Crisp, carefree and illuminating.


It takes a great deal of courage
to design in white.


And sometimes it takes no courage at all.





When considering white
or any color, visit my friend
Maria Killam!
She is the expert at
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11 comments:

  1. Maria KillamMay 19, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I love white too! In the Safeway in an expensive neighborhood in Vancouver there is two rounds of flowers, one with colour and the other in all white (with many different kinds) I have never seen that anywhere else. . . what is it about people with money that have them be so in love with white? Hmm. . . I see a future post here if I figure that out!

    Love the images you found!

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  2. NancyMay 19, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I only recently have seen all white flower arrangements.......They are stunning.

    I have a friend who always brings all yellow roses to my home as a hostess gift. That is fabulous also.

    If they are all one color, except for green leaves...it is truly refreshing.

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  3. Maria KillamMay 19, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Darling Lisa, thank you so much for the shout out!! I love your blog as well, it's so fresh and classy at the same time :)

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  4. cotedetexasMay 20, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    What pretty pictures!!! White is so pretty in photographs.

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  5. farmhouse waresMay 20, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Hey Lisa, Love the calming quality of white on white. It's perfect for summer. Thanks for selecting our Medina Lanterns too. I just had to twitter this lovely post.

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  6. A Gift Wrapped LifeMay 20, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    I did a all-white palnting one year and it was so crisp and refreshing. Haven't picked this years flowers (a bit behind) so it might be the year to return to it. Love you photos. It put me in the all-white vibe.

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  7. Linda MerrillMay 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    That long white hallway just looks like a summer breeze feels!

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  8. JoMay 20, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    The photos are all lovely ~ I have so much to catch up on; you've been busy posting!
    Currently I'm looking for white fabrics for our Master ~ I love the relaxing crisp feeling it offers.

    Missed you,
    Jo

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  9. AliciaMay 21, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    White flowers..perfection. Ironic that I found a new one. Check out my Star of Bethlehem if you have the opportunity, Lisa. Its gorgeous.

    Oh and the almost white of vanilla bean ice cream!!!! Thats a goodie too.

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  10. Maria KillamAugust 23, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Lisa, I mentioned you in my post today! Thanks so much http://tinyurl.com/lhkbrj

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  11. Sofás de Piel - decorpiel.comJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    The harmony of colors, feelings, natural colors, natural, I have my house decorated with your ideas I think are wonderful and charming with you needed help I got it.

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